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What is Security Posture?

March 5, 2018

What is Security Posture?

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The security status of an enterprise’s networks, information, and systems based on IA resources (e.g., people, hardware, software, policies) and capabilities in place to manage the defense of the enterprise and to react as the situation changes.
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009

Why is security posture important?

It’s important to regularly monitor and improve an organization’s security posture because cybercriminals are always finding new ways to exploit security measures. its a critical cybersecurity best practice to consider your security posture as a living, breathing and growing thing, not unlike a credit profile.

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